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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Do not use near flame source. To avoid over exposure, ensure ventilation by opening doors and windows. If adequate ventilation cannot be provided, wear a NIOSH approved respirator for organic solvents. If inhaled and headaches, dizziness or intoxication are experienced, get first aid and seek medical attention, if ill feeling persists. Wash thoroughly after use and before eating. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, call a physician or poison control center immediately. In case of eye and skin contact, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention, if irritation persists. For more information, obtain a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet from distribution. Long-term, repeated over exposure to solvents may cause damage to brain and nervous system, reproductive and respiratory system, mucous membranes, liver and kidneys. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Bar Code: 0-38753-30821-0

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Inhalation: May cause irritation of mucous membranes, nose and throat; headache; dizziness; nausea; numbness of the extremities and narcosis in high concentrations. Has caused CNS depression and liver damage in animals and high concentrations have caused retardation of fetal development in rats. Eye Contact: Vapors or direct contact may cause irritation.Skin Contact: May possibly be absorbed through the skin.Ingestion: May be aspirated into the lungs or cause systemic effects described under inhalation. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:Target organs are eye, skin, kidney, lung, liver, and central nervous system.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:Has caused CNS depression and liver damage in animals, and high concentrations have caused retardation of fetal development in rats. Chronic contact may lead to irritation and dermatitis. Chronic exposure to vapors of high concentration may cause dermatitis.

Carcinogenicity:

The ingredients in this product are not identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA.